Invest In Yourself Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Today, we have the honor of hearing from Jesse Holguin. A man whose story is nothing short of miraculous. Once a former gang member, Jesse’s life was nearly cut short after being shot and paralyzed. But God, in His infinite mercy, spared his life. Today, Jesse shares his powerful testimony. A story of redemption, healing, and faith. From the streets of the hood to the White House,...

Send us Fan Mail Jojo is a man with a powerful story—once a former gang member who faced a sentence of over 45 years in prison. He courageously shares his testimony with us, opening up about the reasons that led him down that dark and dangerous path. Life in prison only grew more difficult for Jojo before it eventually began to shift toward something better. Ultimately, he surrendered his life to...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I have a testimony that’s not just a tale—it’s a journey of transformation, redemption, and grace. Our guest today is Joe Loya. Joe will take us through the highs and lows of his life—a story that starts with a childhood filled with promise, but leads him down a dark path, joining a gang. He later found himself in the Navy, only to return home and face a life spiraling out...

Send us Fan Mail Our guest, Albert McFarland, has a story that is inspiring. Albert was raised in a challenging environment, one that ultimately shaped his path and led him down a violent and troubled road. In his youth, he became involved in criminal activities, including drug trafficking, which resulted in multiple stints in prison. However, during his most recent time behind bars, Albert experi...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I am honored to be joined by Luis Perez. Luis’s story begins in the depths of a life shaped by a gang affiliation from a young age. This decision led him down a dark and treacherous path, one that saw him repeatedly cycle in and out of prison. Ultimately, Luis faced serious charges, including a RICO case alongside his gang. But it was in the quiet, reflective moments before...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, everyone. Today, I have a truly special testimony for you. Our guest is Aaron Cochran. Aaron was once a drug dealer, caught in a life of crime. For years, he associated with the cartel, lost in that dark world. But everything changed when he found himself in prison and surrendered his life to the Lord. It wasn’t easy, but eventually, Aaron built a powerful relationsh...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m joined by Rocco Morelli. Rocco was born into a mafia crime family, led by his grandfather, Rocco Morelli, the boss. He followed in his family’s footsteps, becoming a “wiseguy.” Eventually, he became a police officer for a few years. He worked his way through college after that. Rocco later returned to crime, landing him in the Pizza Connection Case and prison. On the br...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another inspiring testimony. Today, I am honored to be joined by David Medina. David opens up about his early years, sharing how he found himself involved in criminal activity at a young age. His path eventually led him to join a gang, spending much of his youth in and out of juvenile detention. Over time, David’s life spiraled further, resulting in multiple incarcerati...

Send us Fan Mail Chris Furlong is here to share his remarkable journey—a journey from darkness to light. He’ll be opening up about his past struggles with addiction and his involvement in running drugs. But through God’s grace and mercy, Chris was given the chance to surrender his life to the Lord and leave that life behind. Now, after years of transformation, Chris is living a life of service to...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I am sharing a little bit of my testimony from 2024. A Story of how the Lord has transformed my life. Over the past year, I have experienced change, from revamping my podcast and lifestyle to improving my health and embracing a healthier weight. However, the most powerful shift has been my  pursuit of a relationship with the Lord, which has truly redefined my purpose and my...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I’m honored to be joined by Josh Brooks. Josh opens up about his past—running the streets, committing crimes, selling drugs, enduring high-speed police chases, battling addiction, and facing prison. After getting busted. Josh was given a life-changing opportunity to enter a faith-based program, where he discovered the love of Jesus Christ. Since that moment, Josh’s life has...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I had the privilege of speaking with Jessica Flores and hearing her incredible story. Jessica’s journey is nothing short of remarkable. She spent many years in a life of stripping, prostitution, and even pimping. Along the way, she faced numerous close calls with death. Time and again, the Lord spared her life. Then, one day, Jessica reached a breaking point. In desperation...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back, everyone! I’m beyond excited to bring you a truly life-changing testimony today. It’s an honor to be joined by Roberto Mascorro, known to many as Bam Bam. He was once trapped in the dangerous world of gang life for many years. Today, he opens up about the pain, struggles, and the harsh reality of growing up in that environment. But the most powerful part of Robert’s...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I am honored to be joined by Brian Kinyon, a man whose story is a testament to the transformative power of faith. Brian has an incredible testimony of how he triumphed over the grip of addiction and the challenges of prison. After years of struggle, he found his way to a deep, personal relationship with the Lord—a journey that has since shaped his life in remarkable ways. T...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I have the privilege of sharing the powerful story of Justin Kimball. This is not just any story—Justin’s testimony is raw, real, and heartbreaking. So, brace yourselves. Justin’s life began in  pain, abuse, turmoil, and a series of events that led him down a path of violence and despair. He’s also a veteran. It took years. years of struggle, of darkness for Justin to find...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I am honored to be joined by Michael Mata. Michael’s journey is one of profound transformation he was once a member of the notorious MS13 gang, but through the grace of God, he found redemption. Born into the harsh realities of gang life, Michael’s early years were shaped by a path that seemed destined for destruction. His journey led him to prison. But in a story of unexpe...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I am joined by Richard Montes also known by his gang name “Grandpa”. Richard was once a powerful gang leader, consumed by the darkness of addiction. He opens up about the painful journey that led him down a path of destruction. For over two decades, Richard was trapped in the brutal cycle of prison life. But through years of struggle and soul-searching, he found the light o...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another powerful testimony. Today, I have the privilege of speaking with Dave Evans. Dave is a former prison gang member who struggled with addiction but found salvation through the Lord. In this heartfelt conversation, Dave opens up about his childhood and the choices that led him down a destructive path. Today, Dave is an active member of the Gangsters for Jesus...

Send us Fan Mail Today, I have the privilege of being joined by Brother Lex, also known by his rap name, King Lexodus. In this heartfelt conversation, Lex opens up about how he was drawn into a life of gangs, drug dealing, and rap at a young age. His journey led him through years of struggles, with multiple stints in jail. But it was when he faced a life-changing case that ultimately landed him in...

Send us Fan Mail Today I am joined by Big Perk. Big Perk was known back in the day for being a hip hop artist, gang member, and drug dealer. Perk worked alongside many famous Texas rappers. One night Perk almost lost his life after getting shot 5 times in a drive by. If it wasn’t for the Lord he wouldn’t be here. Listen and learn how Perk transformed his life leaving the street life alone and beca...

Send us Fan Mail Today I am joined by David Rocha! David was a well known rapper in the 90s - 2000s. His rap name was Sir Dyno. During the same time he was also a drug dealer and a gang member. David became very well known on the street by the police and from his music. He would eventually get arrested and go to prison. While in prison David surrendered his life to the Lord. Since he has been free...

Send us Fan Mail Today I am joined by a man who is a former drug addict. His name is Joshua Zatkoff. Joshua shares his testimony of how the Lord saved him from drug addiction! Joshua is now serving God and sharing with people his testimony. 

Send us Fan Mail Today I have a returning guest coming on today named Jamie Botello. This is part #3. He is a former prison gangster that found God. Jamie shares today how prison changes you, how he studied about God for 2 years straight, how he got out of prison and had some slip ups, and how he eventually got back on track . Jamie has accomplished many things since he has given his life to the L...

Send us Fan Mail Today I am joined by a former gangster who became a pastor! Gilbert shares with us today his life of crime and his family's influence with gangs. Gilbert speaks on doing drugs, robberies, fighting, and more with his gang. He ended up getting locked up and gave his life to the Lord! Gilbert has now been a pastor for over 40 plus years!

Send us Fan Mail Today I am Robert Ortega. Robert is a former gangster that found God. Rob speaks on how he went to prison and joined an organized crime gang (The Family). While in and out of prison and committing crimes he started to study the Bible and go to Bible studies. One day Rob had enough of the life he was living and cried a prayer out to the Lord. Since then nothing has ever been the sa...